Petroleum sector: Pakistan, Kuwait explore ways to boost cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Ali Pervaiz Malik, Federal Minister for Petroleum, held a meeting with Tariq Sulaiman Al-Roumi, Minister of Oil of the State of Kuwait, to discuss matters of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral cooperation in the petroleum sector.

The meeting was attended by Sheikh Nawaf Al-Sabah, Chief Executive Officer of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), along with his senior management team. The Pakistani delegation included the Managing Director of Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) and the General Manager (Supplies) of Pakistan State Oil (PSO).

Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said the relationship between both countries is rooted in mutual respect, trust, and decades-long cooperation, especially in the petroleum sector.

During the discussions, both sides reviewed the longstanding and friendly cooperation between Pakistan and Kuwait in the petroleum sector. Various areas of cooperation were explored, with emphasis on enhancing existing partnerships and identifying new avenues for collaboration across the petroleum sector.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties and agreed to continue close coordination to advance shared objectives in the petroleum sector, building on the strong foundation of cooperation between Pakistan and Kuwait.

The Minister of Kuwait hosted a lunch in honour of the visiting Pakistani delegation at the Waldorf Astoria after the meeting.

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